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Established: 1819
Type: Public university
Academic term: Semester
Endowment: US $4.5 billion
Faculty: 2,053
Undergraduates: 13,353
Postgraduates: 6,490
Location: Charlottesville, Va.
Founder: Thomas Jefferson
Colors: Orange and Navy Blue
Mascot: Virginia Cavalier
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The Cavalier
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In 1963, the University mascot beca-
me a bare-faced horseback
rider in Cavalier garb. Both the horse and ri-
der were furnished by the UVa Polo Club. However, the mounted
Cavalier and his horse parted company in 1974 with the inception of AstroTurf at Scott Stadium. From 1974
to 1982 the Cavalier performed on foot. The 'Hoo, an orange-costumed mascot, made a brief appearance in
1983 but did not capture the support of the student body. The costumed Cavalier with a large character
head debuted the following football season in 1984 and has remained the official mascot of the University.
The Cavalier perfo-
rms with the UVa cheerleaders at all football and men's and women's bas-
ketball games as
well as various other University-related and athletic events. The Cavalier is selected from the student
body through open tryou-
ts. The mounted Cavalier made its return in the Florida Citrus Bowl at the end of the
1989 football season. Due to its instant popularity, the Cavalier on horseback returned the following season
on a regular basis and continues to lead the Virginia football team onto the field at the beginning of all
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